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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,808.56, 1,171,392.90 and 466,849.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,808.56, 1,171,392.90 and 466,849.28 is: 644,272.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,808.56 : 1,171,392.90 = 466,849.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,808.56/1,171,392.90 = 466,849.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,808.56x = 1,171,392.90 × 466,849.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,808.56x = 546,863,931,962.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,863,931,962.11/848,808.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,272.40

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